Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1887-10-14
BISMARCK. DAKOTA. FRIDAY, OCT. ID, 1887

Paul that . distinguished statesman visiting here
in 1850 spoke of the place as the center Of the
continent of North America and expressed the
4Rnon that The Ultimate seat Gf
spot where he then stood-at the head Of navi.
cation of the Mississippi river. At the time OF
MT ! 6 Stewards visit yonr state had population Of
l75,OOO. and Its capital city, st. Paul, 10000.
What shall say, then, coming here twenty y-seven
years after and finding state of 10000 and a
capital city having population nearly as great
sidering this vast increase is actually amazed
to know that 10 per cent of the population of the
state @ has b been sdded within the past five years
within the same time. Whether you are to have
the seat of the government of this continent here
or not do not know. But SO far as the question
government cove business ct present we do not pro-
pose to- remove it, But the influences which
make the government great are fast moving
the steps M by WheS Cities IN the Sh past haRs
reached re he'd the ight, sprang almost to prominence
volume and constanty increasing, erecting i'm
OF our largest cities and SURPRISING in possibili-
ties and accomplishmentslothe cities equally fa-
yored in opportunity and situation. These things
American soil and under the impetus of Ameri-
can institutions and laws. Your state, with an
enterprise vast in itself, has not forgotten those
Her common schools and other institutions for
the education of her people are numerous and
abundantly supported, while the care of the neg
for by law. 1t the spirit of her advancement and
prosperity she has demonstrated her greatness as
state while illustrating the character of the
greatness. NJ Mayor this being being s social y visit, &
vii! you allow me the expression Of this personal
and peculiar season why derive pleasure from
visit % to st. Paul aud it's people? Some years sg9
school in your city. She has since grown up to
be women and is my wife. If there is anyone
here who thinks that the president of the United
hope and believe that he is not a citizen of st.
Paul. Years we passed since the days speak
OF and have to thank the good people of your
nor spoiled my wife. Laughter and applause ]
want to say in all earnestness to them that these
are the circumstances and reflections from which
to me than my earthly power and distinction.
You will be assured that the pleasant recollec-
tons of those school days are by this visit to be
In an especial manner renewed and perpetuated.
REFRESHMENTS AND REST.
Although the president and party had
dined on their car, another dinner was
waiting for them in private dining room,
to which they were now escorted. They
were then taken to their rooms to rest and
prepare for the events of the evening. Par
lors A and B were prepared for the presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland. Parlor A was
fitted up as a chamber. The top of the
dressing case was covered with potted
plants and streamers of smilax fell at the
sides. A brass bedstead with gorgeous
canopy and an antique oak set of costly
pattern and design with full length mirror
completed the furniture. Parlor B is the
receiving or sitting room. 1t is hand
somely furnished in antique oak. Bergon-
las and tropical plants occupy places on
the window sills. Cut flowers are distrib.
uted about in the places capable of holding
them. A Wilton carpet covers the floor.
An etching of a happy couple StrOlling
througha beautiful vale stands on all easel
in one corner of the room.
IN THE EVENING.
At t7:45 the presidential party again took
their carriages and were driven about the
illuminated and crowded streets down
Jackson to Third, where the toboggan and
snowshoe clubs were drawn up in line on
either side of the street and backed up by
the general crowd and arched over by
myriad spans Of colored lights made the
triumphal way up which the carriages
dashed amid continuous cheering. The
display Of bunting was profuse, but the
beautiful vista of oolored lights absorbed
every other splendor. At the Bridge square
the president and party mounted the re-
viewing stand and
THE PROCESSION PASSED BEFORE HIM.
The tobogganers to the number of 1,500 or
more yelling their club calls. The most
notable exhibit was that made by the
Windsor Toboggan club, which turned out
some 200 strong, it's forty Of fifty lady
members being driven on beautiful float
in radiant banks of loveliness. The scene
from the review stand when the procession
marched up Third street and turned inUo
Wabasha was most inspiring,a sea of faces
and brilliant cOlOred costumes glowing in
myriad lights, while in front of the presi.
dent was huge arch with the words
Hail to the Chief" written in electric lines
of fire.
ORDER OF THE PROCESSION.
The following is the order of to-nights
parade:
Platoon of mounted police
Chief Marshal y. a. Monfort and aides.
First Regiment Minnesota National Guard, Col.
w. B. Bend comm rnding
Carriage containing President and Mrs. Cleve-
land, Mayor Smith and Governor McGill.
Nine carriages containing the Preside hal Party,
Members of Common Council and in
vited guests.
Uniformed detachment G. A. r.
Twenty fifth United States Infantry band.
L. II. Maxfeld, president Carnival association.
Capt. Ed. g. Bean, commander Carnival club.
FIRST DIVISION.
Metropolitan brass band.
st. George Snow Shoe club.
Windsor Toboggan club.
Visiting carnival clubs.
SECOND DIVISION.
Metropolitan band.
Columbia snow Shoe club.
Pioneer Press brigade.
THIRD DIVISION.
Chaska band.
Seven Corners SNOW Shoe club.
Media Carnival club
Aurora Ioboggan club.
Shinahto Carnival club
FOURTH DIVISION.
Northern Pacific Carnival band
Northern Pacific Carnival club.
Mishka obOg an club.
Bunker il Toboggan club.
hyan Toboggsn club.
Lift Crow Toboggan club.
FIFTH DIVISION.
University q. rniyai club .s
North Star lobogRan club.
MonfaGuma Coastinx club. .. ..